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Nikon AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 DX IF-ED

Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 DX IF-ED

(For digital SLR's only)

Wide-angle to medium telephoto 3.9x zoom lens specifically designed to complement the D70.

Features

• Nikon DX Format zoom lens that covers the widely used focal length range of 18-70mm on Nikon digital SLRs (35mm equivalent: 28-105mm) and at smaller apertures
• High optical performance designed for digital SLRs
• 3 ED glass elements compensate for chromatic aberration – minimising colour fringing
• Despite the compact design the aspheric lens element achieves a balance between distortion compensation and light intensity at the periphery
• Employs round diaphragm opening, with 7 rounded blades for natural blur of out-of-focus background elements
• G-type lens – aperture controlled via the body
• Easy-view focus distance window

Specifications
Focal length: 18-70mm (picture angle equivalent to 27-105mm on a 35mm [135] format camera)
Maximum aperture: f/3.5-4.5
Minimum aperture: f/22-36
Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups, including three ED glass elements and one aspherical lens element
Picture angle: 76º~22º 50' with D-series SLRs
Focus distance: 38cm (14.9 inches) to infinity
Max. reproduction ratio: 1/6.2 (0.16)
Zoom method: 5-group zoom
Focus method: Second group IF method
Number of aperture diaphragm blades: 7 rounded blades
Filter attachment size: 67mm diameter
Optical length: 119.8 to 145.2mm
Dimensions:  Approx. ø73 mm x 75.5 mm (2.9 inches x 3.0 inches)
Weight: Approx. 420g